Implementations in academic year 2019 - 2020

The goal of the bachelor's thesis is to develop and show the students’ ability to apply their knowledge and skills in the practical expert tasks relating to their professional studies in building services engineering. The students show their capability for independent, long-span and target-oriented research work, in-depth handling of the topic they have chosen and outlined and reporting their work according to the requirements set for the bachelor's. The students are capable for independent information search, know how to apply their knowledge into practice and to give development suggests to the client of the bachelor thesis. The thesis must show familiarity with the topic of the thesis, mastery of the research methods needed as well as professional communication.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

1. - 3. opintovuoden opintokokonaisuudet (not translated)

Course contents

The students usually choose the topic for the bachelor's thesis themselves. The bachelor's thesis must focus on a topic, which is relevant for tasks which form the basis of the degree programme. It can be a part of a single or multidisciplinary project or research. Bachelor's thesis orientation is a mandatory part of the course.

The Student
- can describe the essential systems for which building service engineers are responsible
- is able to detect building services related devices and solutions in built environments
- knows how to find out about the relevant competence requirements and how to acquire the necessary training and ,based on this, plan his/her own studies
- understands how to observe conditions inside and outside buildings
- finds out about building services as a consumer and possible producer of energy
- knows how to determine and reason the relevant safety requirements

Course contents

Building services systems and their history, stakeholders in the field, regulations and standards, competence requirements, the significance of building services in consumption and production of energy. Tasks in the field.

- identify typical past and present building constructions and their constraints for building services engineering
- interpret structural documents
- describe the process planning and realising of a building project and the interoperations of designers and contractors
- pass on information at the right time
- play an appropriate part in the production planning process of a building site for a house
- analyse the general practices and key occupational safety features at a building site

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Safety in Electrical Installations and Site Tasks (5T00BJ62)

Course contents

Basics of construction technology, structures, structural elements, materials, fixtures, external structures.
Construction planning and documentation. The significance of structures for energy efficiency. Structures and moisture. Phases of a building project, the stakeholders and their mutual tasks. Types of contracts, inspection and scheduling techniques. Meeting and cooperation procedures during the planning and realisation. Occupational safety on a building site.

The student is able to
-determine the realisation of a residential building from the point of view of building services engineering
- describe the working principles of building services engineering systems in a detached house
- based on different criteria and needs, select solutions and design and dimension the heating, plumbing, ventilation and electricity systems for a typical detached house
- name and search for device and system suppliers in the field
- study HVAC and electricity documents
- use and interpret regulations and guidelines in the field
- analyse factors affecting comfort
- take into account requirements for energy efficiency when choosing solutions

Regulations and standards as a starting point for the building services engineering solutions for a detached house. The general structure of building services engineering. The production, transfer, control and use of energy. The requirements for energy efficiency in a detached house. The common fundamentals of building services engineering. The physical, physiological and psychological factors affecting comfort.

The student is able to:
• recognize different professions and companies in his/her own field
• find out the requirements for different professions in his/her own field
• write a job application and CV and can present his/her skills
• evaluate his / her skills against the demands of working life
• find out the basics of the employment legislation in his/her field
• identify the basic rules of working life and hi /her own development needs in relation to them
The student completes the occupational safety card, hot work card and emergency first aid training

Course contents

Criteria for practical training, the agreements and procedures, reporting and other practicalities, information on contracted employment and how to find a training place.
The course consists of sessions run by the student union, coaching sessions prior to the first training session and information relevant to the study programme.

Assessment criteria

Approved/Failed

Pass (s): The student is well acquainted with different jobs and companies in the field of building services. He has the material to apply for an internship and has been actively applying for internships in the industry. He / she is able to find out the contracts and terms of employment and apprenticeships. The student has participated in business events, trade fairs and seminars related to the profession. The student has prepared a plan for the learning objectives for the practical training and a career plan.
The student has completed the occupational safety card, hot work card and emergency first aid card trainings.

Further information

The student participates in the practice training before the actual practice period. Participation in coaching is a prerequisite to begin the actual training period.

- describe the planning process of a detached house and its different stakeholders
- as a member of a project team, plan and document the building services engineering systems of a detached house and carry out the responsibilities allocated.
- determine specifications and create detailed documents of what is wanted
- plan a schedule and follow it.

The student is able to
- dimension the most common electric motor drives and knows where the drives are used
- dimension direct and adjusted motor drives
- describe the central components in power electronics, their function and impact on the network
- make control circuits for electric motor drives
- explain the possibilities of a frequency converter drive
- describe ways to integrate systems

Prerequisites and co-requisites

5T00BJ49 Electrical Power Engineeering

Course contents

Selection criteria for the most common electric motor drives used in automation. The selection and functioning of low voltage appliances and power electronic devices. Selection of motors, overload protection of motors, components of a low voltage centre, basics of power electronics, adjusted motor drives used in building services engineering. Main and control circuit diagrams.

The student is able to
- name the key principles of electrical safety and their effect on the building services engineering in detached houses
- plan and dimension an electric network of a house taking advantage of professional literature
- Apply quantities of lighting technology, determine lighting and control needs in the typical lighting solutions of a house
- create a simple list of necessary equipment and determine the prices of components

The student is able to
- calculate and analyse single and three phase alternating electric circuits
- describe the working principles of a transformer
- determine electrotechnical quantities forming the basis of the compensation of an electric network
- use waveform analysis in electrical engineering
- carry out and analyse basic quantities used in electrical engineering

The student is able to
- safely measure electro-technical variables in the electrical network and analyse the results
- verify whether the most common building services engineering systems meet the requirements
- report measurements and draw conclusions of them

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Electrical Building Systems in Non-residential Buildings module

Course contents

Basics of electrical measurement. Measuring building and distribution networks. Measurements required in commissioning electrical installations, quality controls and inspections during the work phase, inspections during receiving and commissioning installations. Functional checks of devices. Analysing measurement results.

The student is able to
- design and dimension the basic structure for an electric network in a non-residential building
- use different methods of installation and select the accessories and devices for installation
- apply in practice the regulations and standards concerning electrical installations
- make choices based on technical and economic criteria

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Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student is able to

- recognise the significance of real estates and built environments in energy use, efficiency as well as the possibilities for energy production
-knows how to find out about the national and international legislation concerning construction and recongnises how it guides the use of energy
- Describe the factors affecting the energy economy of buildings as well as the related challenges. Is able to produce a typical energy statement.
- Recognises the use of renewable energy sources as an alternative for real estates. Is able to make technical and economical comparisons between different solutions.
- Knows of the environmental administration and its practices
- Describe the significance of sustainable development and environmental concerns in constructions as well as the principles of life cycle economy in construction
- Create life cycle assessments and life cycle cost analyses

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic mathematical skills.
We recommend the course JOHDATUS ENERGIAJÄRJESTELMÄÄN or the 1st and 2nd year studies in Building Services Engineering or similar.

Course contents

Energy services for built environments, the use of energy in Finland and its environmental impact. The regulations and guidelines concerning energy efficiency. Calculating the energy balance of a building. Energy efficiency requirements. The principles and practices of energy surveys. Healthy buildings, indoor air conditions and use of energy. The use of wind power, solar power and other renewable sources of energy in buildings. The goals of lifecycle assessments. The constituents of lifecycle costs and their assessment. The phases and tools for LCC and LCA.

Further information

The course replaces two previous courses 5T00BE24 and 5T00BE36. Some parts of these courses are now included in the Energy Project.

The student
- uses different ways of learning and knows how to use them when learning independently and in groups
- is able to determine the need for information, evaluate and apply information and knows how to search for information from various sources.
- knows how to communicate appropriately in the various working life situations
- takes into account the recipient’s situation and requirements in the field and knows how to communicate in a structured, understandable an effective way.
- develops his/her communication skills as part of professional development.
- is able to write documents, reports and accounts

Course contents

The learning process and critical reading skills. Learning environments and sources of information. Evaluation and development of own learning.
Illustrations, use of voice, body language. Contents and structure of speeches. Feedback and evaluation. Speeches in various occasions and effective speaking. Basics of group work and negotiations. Writing technical documents, standards, basics of report writing, memos, job application, informing, business correspondence.

Student is able to use quantities, units and equations in thermophysics and fluid mechanics. Student is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving. Student is able to evaluate the correctness of his/her solution.

Good

In addition to previous, student is able to solve new problems, which doesn't resemble examples given during the course.

Excellent

In addition to previous, student is able to justify the solution exactly. Student is able to utilize the learned knowledge and skills to more challenging problems and analyze the correctness of the solution.

Student is able to:
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems

Student understands the basic concepts of functions and matrices and recognizes typical graphs of elementary functions. Student is able to solve simple equations involving exponential, logarithmic or trigonometric functions. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Good

In addition, student is able to solve equations involving basic functions and knows how to perform calculations with matrices. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Excellent

In addition, student has an overall understanding of using course topics to solve various applications and the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and also committed to help the group to manage the course.

Student understands the basic concepts of geometry and vector calculations and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the problems solved during the course. Student is familiar to different forms of complex numbers and is able to perform calculations with them. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Good

In addition, student is able to solve basic geometrical problems and knows how to apply vectors to technical problems. Student can also explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Excellent

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

The student is able to
- search information on Finnish weather conditions and use the information to monitor the indoor air conditions
- choose solutions based on different criteria and needs
- when planning, take into account the laws of nature affecting comfort
- design and dimension the HVAC systems for a typical detached house
- name and search for device and system suppliers in the field
- study HVAC documents
- use and interpret regulations and guidelines in the field

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic skills of HVAC Engineering

Course contents

The HVAC dimensioning of a detached house, choice of equipment and planning. Installation techniques and equipment and their pricing.

The student is able to
- present the essential ICT systems for a non-residential building and their requirements
- design systems and installations for a non-residential building
- carry out and present measurements needed in commissioning a building
Contents:
The most common ICT systems in non-residential buildings: signalling systems, control and monitoring systems, telecommunication, cabling, security systems, image and sound systems, data networks. Regulations and guidelines concerning information communication systems. Checkups concerning commissioning ICT systems in a building.

Student is able to
- use Laplace transform and apply it to solve differential equations.
- express periodic functions as Fourier series.
- interpret the relation between the spectrum and the Fourier coefficients of a function.
Student understands the use of transfer function in describing the properties of linear systems.
Student is familiar with the Fourier transform / FFT computer programs.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus or similar skills

Course contents

Laplace transform formulas, use of Laplace transforms to solve differential equations, transfer function in describing the properties of linear systems. Representation of periodic functions as Fourier series, spectrum of function, use of computer programs in Fourier transforms/FFT.

The student is able to
- describe the effects of light on people
- use the relevant quantities in a professional manner
- define the goals of a lighting system and make a lighting plan using a design program
- carry out basic measurements of lighting and, based on them, evaluate the quality of lighting
- choose an appropriate control system for a typical site
- compare different lighting solutions
- define the significance of lighting in terms of energy consumption of a real estate and suggest energy efficient and appropriate alternatives for lighting.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The module Building Services Engineering Solutions for A
Detached House

Course contents

Definition and calculation of basic units of lighting. Goals and standards for lighting. Sources of light, structures, interfaces, adjustment and control of lighting. Calculation and design. Design tools. Economical use of lighting. Energy efficiency of lighting. Measuring of lighting and presenting the results.

Further information

course is suitable for the students of electrical engineering as a free-choice study.

Name of lecturer(s)

Kari Kallioharju

Recommended or required reading

Self learning materials, other materials and standard SFS 12464-1:2011 (will be given during the course)

Student is able to name basic terms and units of light and lighting. He/she can define typical lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using an engineering software. He/she is able to name basic lighting control methods and explain their working principles. He/she is capable to make and document a basic indoor lighting plan and do some life-cycle cost calculations of lighting. Student knows how to make basic measurements of lighting and evaluate the quality of lighting.

Good

Student is able to name and professionally use the basic terms and units of light and lighting. In addition, he/she is able to describe the visual effects of light on human.
Student is able to define lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using an engineering software. He/she is able to document the lighting plan (including the control system) and explain and give reasons for decisions made. He/she is capable to make and document a basic indoor lighting plan and do some life-cycle cost calculations of lighting solutions equipped with intelligent lighting control systems. Student knows how to make basic measurements of lighting and evaluate the quality of lighting. Student knows how to make the basic measurements of lighting and evaluate the quality of lighting.

Excellent

The student can name and professionally use the basic terms and units of light and lighting. In addition, he/she is able to describe the visual and non-visual effects of light on human. Student is able to define lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using an engineering software. He/she is able to document the lighting plan and justify solution options He/she is able to document the lighting plan (including control system) and widely explain and give reasons for decisions made. He/she is capable to make and document a basic indoor lighting plan and do life-cycle cost calculations of lighting solutions equipped with intelligent lighting control systems. Student is capable to give convincing explanations for decisions made. Student knows how to make basic measurements of lighting and evaluate the quality of lighting.

The student is able to
- explain the reasoning behind the use and maintenance of systems as well as draft a service and maintenance plan
- apply modern requirements when renewing the electrical systems of buildings constructed in different times

The student is able to
-use physical quantities and units
-apply the basic laws of mechanics to the related problems
-interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them and solve different quantities from equations
-justify the chosen solution and method from technical and physical point of view
-produce and understand graphical presentations

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve simple problems in mechanics.

Good

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve such problems in mechanics, which resemble problems given as examples during the course. Student is able to use the basic laws in mechanics to new problems and explain the reasoning.

Excellent

Student is able to use quantities and units. Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws in mechanics and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.

Approved/Failed

Fail:
Student doesn't demonstrate the skills and knowledge to use quantities and units.Student is incapable to analyze mechanical phenomena and can't solve simple problems which resemble problems given as examples during the course.

Student understands how to handle basic mathematical expressions and equations. He/She is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the problems solved during the course. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Good

In addition, student is able to apply the course topics to technical problems. Student can also explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Excellent

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

The student
- is able to conduct the configurations and installations of the most common devices used in building services and identifies the basic components, installation methods and procedures used in the field.
- is able to determine how electrical equipment is shown to meet requirements
- is ready to carry out installations during the first training period.

Course contents

The student
- is able to conduct the configurations and installations of the most common devices used in building services and identifies the basic components, installation methods and procedures used in the field.
- is able to determine how electrical equipment is shown to meet requirements
- is ready to carry out installations during the first training period.

Assessment criteria

Approved/Failed

Approved: The student has taken part in the introductory part of the course and made the assignments, workshop work and their reporting according to the timetable.
Fail: The student has not completed learning assignments or participated in the induction according to the agreed schedule.

Further information

This course is recommended for students who have no previous experience in HVAC or electrical installation. The course is primarily approved for students in the Building Services program.

The student is able to
-describe a system of building services by the physical state variables and the relationships between them
-model the vibrational properties of a device and transmission and attenuation of sound in the air and solid structures
The student know the effect of the volume and materials to the acoustic properties of space

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Mechanics or equivalent, Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics

Course contents

State variables, state changes, cyclic processes, heat pumps, vibration and damping, resonance, vibration transmittance in structures, sound as a wave motion, acoustics and building acoustics

Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills

Course contents

• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required

Further information

Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Profile of the Programme

The degree is a bachelor-level professional higher education degree.
The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and other competence. Ministry of Education and Culture

Key Learning Outcomes

In the programme of electrical building services engineering you will learn to design, construct and maintain electrotechnical systems in buildings. These include electric installations, lighting, electric heating, communications and telecommunications systems, building automation and alarm systems. Our special focus area are the modern control and monitoring systems.
As a professional of electrical building services engineering you will create the intelligent buildings and functional homes, jobs and offices of the future. Building services engineering are important for the functionality, healthfulness, safety and energy efficiency in our living environment. The professionals in HVAC and electric building services engineering work together with the other professionals in construction.
The importance of electrical building services engineering increases as buildings have more built-in computers and automation. Electrical building services engineering sees to the secure transfer and use of electricity the services need and increasingly the functions of various monitoring, alarm, control and automation systems

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Building services engineering is needed in both new construction and renovation projects. One of the greatest areas of work are the tasks in building maintenance and use. After graduation you may find work
•as building services designer
•in expert or supervisor tasks in contract work
•in system commissioning and maintenance tasks
•in machine construction and sales
•in supervision and authority tasks
•in real estate manager tasks.
As you gain more experience, you can progress in your career into supervisor, manager or demanding expert tasks. You may either concentrate on a single field or educate yourself into a versatile expert. A professional in building services engineering may be employed by a small or a large company or become an entrepreneur themselves.

Access to Further Studies

The degree gives eligibility for master’s degrees

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of study performances is based on TAMK’s assessment criteria
The detailed assessment criteria can be found in course implementation plans. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with students at the beginning of each course. TAMK Degree Regulations

Graduation Requirements

Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.

Mode of Study

full-time study

Development of the Programme

The Ministry of Education and Culture’ definitions of policy and TAMK’s strategy have been considered in the curriculum.